Material Handlers for hire in Aurora, IL
Find material handlers who specialize in safely moving, loading and unloading goods while operating forklifts and pallet jacks to ensure inventory accuracy and efficiency in logistics operations. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Aurora, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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4,215
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 83%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Mauser
- White Castle
Walmart
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- More than 5 years
- 43%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,215 profiles for Material Handlers in Aurora, IL
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Material Handler: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $46,463 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,157 – $53,760 yearly
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Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsForklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSalesDirect Sales Business ModelMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLift TruckForkliftBilingualMaterial Handler / Forklift Operator
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsReach TruckLift TruckForkliftBucket OperationMaterial Handler/Picker/Packer
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUnloadingLoadingLoad & Unload
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What's the average time to fill a material handler role?
The average time to fill a material handler role is 36 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do material handlers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a material handler include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for material handlers?
Common licenses or certifications for material handlers include: Forklift Certification, Driver's License and Pallet Jack Certification.
What are some job titles related to material handlers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to material handlers include: material handler/forklift operator, forklift operator and warehouse worker/material handler.
What level of education is common for a material handler?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a material handler in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a material handler?
Most material handlers have 9 years of professional experience.
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